EVERYONE knows that Evertonians are among the most loyal football fans in the country.

We are continuing our search to find the True Blue youngsters who are prepared to go that extra yard to support the club.

Every month we highlight a young Evertonian nominated as our Fan of the Year. At the end of the season a panel of Everton FC and ECHO judges will pick the most worthy candidate, who will win a VIP day at Goodison.

This month we feature 12-year-old Ryan Black, of Bromborough. A season-ticket holder in the Park End, he has followed the Blues for more than six years.

And he has done so despite split family loyalties - mum Wendy is an Evertonian, but dad Ian and younger brother Sean are both Reds.

Ryan, who plays at right-back for Christleton FC on Saturdays, also travels to some away games.

He said: "I've been to Middlesbrough, West Ham, Old Trafford and Manchester City when they played at Maine Road.

So far this season Everton are not doing too well, but I reckon they will finish just a little bit lower than last season.

"My favourite player is Tomasz Radzinski. He can skin defenders with his pace, but needs to work on his shooting."

Ryan's favourite matches were the 6-0 and 7-1 hammerings of West Ham and Southampton respectively at Goodison in the Nineties.

Another memorable moment was when he was the Blues' mascot in last season's home match with Chelsea.

Ryan said: "It was great to meet all the players in the changing room. We lost the game, but it was still a great day."

* If you know of a young Ever tonian deserving the Fan of the Year title, send their details to JBlue Fan of the Year, ECHO Sport, PO Box 48, Old Hall St, Liverpool, L69 3EB.

Remember to include the reason why you are nominating them, their name, JBlue member-ship number and a daytime phone number to contact their parents.